Obituary

Jerry David Hughes, 71, of Pleasant Lake passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne due to several health conditions.

He was born February 12, 1949, in Garrett, Indiana, to the late Darrell B. and Dolores (Hart) Hughes.

Jerry graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1967 and Tri-State College in Angola in 1973.

He taught Business at Hamilton High School for one year. He owned and operated Hughes and Associates Real Estate and Lincoln Homes New Construction, both in Fort Wayne.

He was interested in classic cars and collected several of his own.

In the 80's and early 90's, he had a rock and roll band called the A.V.C.R.'s from Angola.

Jerry was very musically talented in playing several instruments, especially the organ and was always ready to entertain company.

Survivors include his companion of over 30 years, Jerilyn Freeman of Pleasant Lake; two sisters, Judy Becker of Golden Lake and Barbara (Frank) Kracher of Granger; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Wayne Becker.

A family graveside service at Circle Cemetery near Hudson will be held at a later date.

Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.

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